Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord, causing a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance.
Lifelong Condition
It's a lifelong condition that can sometimes cause serious disability, although it can occasionally be mild.
Treatment
In many cases, it's possible to treat symptoms. Average life expectancy is slightly reduced for people with MS.
Diagnosis
It's most commonly diagnosed in people in their 20s, 30s and 40s although it can develop at any age. It's about 2 to 3 times more common in women than men.
Young People
MS is one of the most common causes of disability in younger adults.
Karen’s story isn’t unusual. 100,000 people in the UK have MS and it affects almost three times as many women as men.
During August, we’ve raised £85.97 to support the MS Society.
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